Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

2 cun distal to ➞L.I.-11, on the line connecting ➞L.I.-5and

➞L.I.-11, on the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle; a deeper

insertion will reach the supinator muscle.

How to find

Please note: With the hand supinated, the line connecting

➞L.I.-5and ➞L.I.-11runs along the radial margin of the fore-

arm. However, with the arm pronated, it transverses the forearm.

L.I.-10lies on the dorsal aspect of the radius and is best located

with the forearm in midposition and with the elbow flexed. First,

palpate ➞L.I.-11in the depression lateral to the radial end of the

cubital crease. L.I.-10, usually sensitive to pressure, is found by

measuring 2 cun distally from ➞L.I.-11on the connecting line.

Needling

Vertically 1–2 cun

Actions/Indications

● Regulates the Qi and Blood (in the upper extremity), opens

the channel and luovessels, alleviates pain

● Regulates the Stomach and Intestines

Special features

Important local point, often used in chain-and-lock method with

other channel points

L.I.-10 Arm Three Miles SHOUSANLI

L.I.-10

Anatomical snuffbox

L.I.-5

L.I.-11

2 cun

Cubital crease

Extensor carpi radialis longus

L.I.-10 L.I.-11

90 °

T.B.-12

T.B.-9

L.I.-7

S.I.-7

T.B.-6

T.B.-5

L.I.-6

L.I.-10

L.I.-11

L.I.-13

L.I.-14

T.B.-10

S.I.-8

9

4

3 5 6 7 8 1 9

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10

11

12

L.I.-5

Extensor tendon

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